Education:
Creston High School, Creston, IA, 1979
Southwestern Community College: Associate of Art, 1981
Northwest Missouri State University: Bachelor of Art in English & Physical Education, 1983
Northwest Missouri State University: Master of Arts in Secondary/Middle School Education, 1991
Teaching/Administrative Experience:
High School Language Arts Teacher, Jefferson-Scranton CSD, 2002-present
Middle School Language Arts Teacher, Jefferson-Scranton CSD, 2000-2002
Middle School Language Arts/ P.E./Health Teacher, Carroll Middle School, 1987-2000
Middle School Language Arts Teacher, Panora-Linden CSD, 1984-1987
Teaching Awards/Honors:
Iowa Teacher of the Year Finalist, 1991
Recipient of Rousher-Evans Award, Iowa Basketball Coaches Association, 1998
3 Time Presenter at the Regional Middle School Convention
1 Time Presenter at the National Middle School Convention
M.I.S.T.L. Lab Presenter
IMLEA Member
N.C.T.E. Member
IBCA Member